A HISTORIC 400-year-old castle in the south-west of Scotland with views of Northern Ireland has gone up for sale.
Dunskey Castle, just south of the village of Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway, is from the mid-16th century and has gone up for sale for offers over £100,000.
It is thought that Dunskey Castle occupies the site of the earlier Adair Castle, which was destroyed around the year 1500 by the McCullochs of Myrton and Cardoness.
The landmark is on a coastal path and is a popular stop for tourists, as on a clear day it’s possible to see Northern Ireland, over twenty miles away.
Located next to a cliff edge, the castle has been used several times as a filming location as it offered a dramatic backdrop for the likes of Kidnapped, the 1951 version based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, the 1952 film Hunted, starring Dirk Bogarde, and the 1992 thriller Double X: The Name of the Game starring Norman Wisdom.
Dunskey Castle has been derelict since around 1700, but a large amount of the stone structure, with its 5ft thick walls, remains standing.
This includes features like the massive central tower house, a three-storey tower built for the Adairs of Kinhilt, the same family that owned the Castle of St John in Stranraer.
There are also the remnants of the vaulted cellar, a watch tower and a long wing to the north of the main tower. Located on the coastal path from Portpatrick to Morroch, the castle lies in a secluded position, adding to the sense of wonder and mythology surrounding this haunting, historic structure.
It also comes with eight acres of land.
Strutt & Parker have been entrusted with the sale of the castle.
